Urban CoalHouse Pizza + Bar — Restaurant in Brick Township

Urban Coal House Pizza and Bar in Brick New Jersey has a great vibe and solid menu. The wood fired pizzas hit the spot and the cocktails are creative and well mixed. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was friendly when they actually had the chance to chat. Plenty of TVs and a comfortable setting make it a fun spot for a casual night out.

Now for the downside. There was a noticeable fruit fly problem during my visit. They were buzzing around my head and landing on the table more than I was comfortable with. It was annoying enough to be distracting but not so bad that I walked out. Definitely something the management should address right away.

The food deserves credit. The pizza crust is crisp on the outside and chewy in the center. The toppings are fresh and the portions generous. I tried a couple of appetizers that were hit or miss but mostly tasty. One of the bartenders even recommended a seasonal pie that was surprisingly good.

We also got the lobster roll, and you can definitely skip this. Not a lot of lobster versus a lot of roll. Could have been cooked better as well.

I think the best part was the beer selection and the service. We were greeted quickly with a smile, got a table and enjoyed great service from a very bright and happy waitress. We were made to feel welcome and when I asked for a taste of a few beers there wasn't anything but a generous "you got it!"

So it comes down to this. If they get the fruit fly situation under control this could easily be a four star place. For now I’d call it three and a half. Good food and a fun setting but please fix...

While the "dining in" may be wonderful my commentary is regarding their takeout. I recently ordered a large pie and was greatly disappointed. First off the appearance of the box was like someone had sat on it. Then it was raining on the day in question and 4 of the slices in my pie were wet. Lastly when I called I was told by the manager that because they use a 3rd party to deliver there was nothing he could do. Here is my thought, first their pizza boxes should come with a quality seal to ensure that it doesn't come open while being carried and this would ensure product integrity. Second, they should have disposable paper covers for days when it rains to keep the boxes dry and water out of the product. Lastly they should do better at customer service as 3rd party delivery people don't have to ensure the quality of their product. That's the restaurants responsibility no matter if it's dining in or delivery. Would they blame the server if a person's meal was presented or prepared the wrong way?? With that being said this is the ABSOLUTE last time I order from...

This is an old haunt for me - cool, trendy interiors - Good value in the Brick area. Never really bothered to write a review. Thought I'd let people know how good this place really is. First and foremost, their coal-fired pizza is excellent. No doubt about it at all. I've come here with my friends for years now. Melissa, Gavin, Ginny you guys are fantastic. A special shout out to CHRIS D. Thank you for taking care of us always, bro Chris is the highlight of this place...he really takes care of customers, not only us, we see him talking to all his customers...always checking on things...asking people how they're doing...and also NOT in a brusque kind of way, definitely taking interest in all of us and caring!!

WINGS are EXCELLENT....so is the salad!! Sangria is brilliant...and all kinds of different wines...and a special mention of the PUMPKIN BEER that I absolutely love!! Will go there often...especially WEDNESDAY...